Chapter 870： scheduled adaptations

"Director Phillips?"

In the office, Lehmann quickly saw the visitor, who was about 1.8 meters tall, with a well-groomed beard and a gentle temperament. He had a smile on his face, and he could see that he was very confident. Be cautious, because for Todd, this is a normal contact and negotiation. If the cooperation fails, he is not without a home. With so many production companies in the United States, for him, there is a lot of choice.

The two exchanged a few words of courtesy, and Todd Phillips made it clear that he was here, and Ryman was unambiguous. He continued, "Since I brought the script, can I read it first?"

Todd nodded, handed the script from his briefcase, and sat calmly on the sofa.

This look finally made Lyman have some memory of the other party.

At that time, Todd was a director who only made comedy themes with a bit of bad taste. The innovation index was not high, and the story was nothing new. No matter how you looked at it, he was a stereotyped comedy director, and his status in the circle was not high.

However, when Lehman read the script, he recalled that this product can still produce results. Although it is "unknown" now, the talent is not as lacking as people think. After all, who would have thought that this guy would suddenly transform and shoot A 19-year-old independent work clown?

Although the Joker's success factors have many off-field distractions, it is undeniable that Todd's directorial skills are not bad, but this guy has not yet found a way, and he "doesn't want to make progress".

For example, in order to get the adaptation rights of The Joker, this guy begged Warners for more than a year just like his grandfather, and it can be seen that Warners did not trust a director who only made "mainstream" comedies, because after this , this guy just likes to make bad funny comedies, such as the script at this time, the creative idea of ​​a man standing on the threshold of marriage "crazy night", hangover. starter

This kind of routine is on the bad streets of Hollywood. The success of the hangover is more because the chemistry of the main creator is very good, because according to the actor Bradley Cooper, who is now working with Firefly and the first season of Diaosi Men at home, was interviewed. , I complained that the movie was on the set, and everyone often gathered around to discuss, add and change scenes, and add jokes.

Similar creative modes are not common in Hollywood, but Hong Kong Island in the 1980s and 1990s liked to do it when their brains were hot. Hollywood is still more rigorous, not to mention changing the script all the time, even shooting which part every day. It needs to be set in advance and submitted to the employer or producer for approval.

So when Lyman read this script, he didn't have any surprises at all, because it really followed the script completely, and many classic scenes of hangover scenes were not written. Market grinding.

Just look at the Hangover series that made him famous. Even if he achieves such results, he is completely small and big, and the rate of return is far above the average. Todd Phillips is still not considered by the major studios as a first-line director. I know that the owner's eyes are not blind.

Because in addition to hangover, whether it is the previous filming of the gimmick king, the police duo and other films, or the expected date of delivery and the results of the arms dealer are not outstanding, it can also prove that the hangover is really the main creative purpose, not the director himself. .

After all, if he was really good, he would have been offered as a treasure by the studio long ago, and he could still be like this, without the studio's bottom line and security?

Maybe he can still improve, because the director is very experienced, but the current Todd Phillips is indeed an excellent tool director, with no special features.

Furthermore, Lehman, the right to adapt the Joker, is also thinking about it, and he can't wait for Phillips to exert his strength. With the relationship between Firefly and Warner at this time, this matter is very hopeful...

The idea floated up in a flash and then temporarily put it aside. The Dark Knight greatly increased Warner's confidence.

Moreover, the project of Hangover is of course a good one, as long as the chemical reaction can be guaranteed to be the same as the original team, otherwise the copyright value is likely to be greatly reduced, and it will become Todd's usual profitable but profitable situation.

After all, strictly speaking, it seems very difficult for a low-cost comedy to really lose money. Universal makes at least 5 or 6 comedy themes a year, and they have not seen any losses, which means that the audience market for comedies has always been regional. feature.

In other words, people all over the world like to watch comedies based on regional culture. If they can amuse the audience, the box office will not be bad, but once they go abroad, they will lose a little taste. It is a typical theme of regional estrangement.

As for Todd Phillips?

This product has a businessman's breath. In addition to the film career, this product is the most popular for 11 years. At a celebration party with the "rich and prostitute" Paris Hilton, they kissed mouth to mouth and officially disclosed their relationship. love...

Therefore, if Firefly wants to win this project, he has to negotiate with Todd about the salary conditions. The reason why he wants to find a new home is also because Warner thinks this project is very ordinary and has no expectations. As a result, Warner did not expect it, and the production team was not tough. , but to get a surprise, it is also outrageous...

Lehmann asked Todd's agent to negotiate the contract with the company's legal team directly and the meeting ended.

Two days later, Joseph came over and started the reporting process.

"What did he mention?"

"It's trivial, look at it." Joseph took out the contract and handed it over.

"4 million North American 8% box office profit?" Lehman skipped a lot of guarantees about the right to speak on the set, and turned to the column of job salary, "Does he still want to be a producer?"

"A director will make similar demands to fight for the rights of filming. Anyway, it is a part-time job, and there is no burden on his own job." Joseph shrugged, "Hollywood is a producer-centered system, and the producer union is the heaviest."

"Okay, he is no longer a newcomer, he has this qualification, but what about the film copyright?"

"We invest, we are in charge of distribution, of course we have all of them, but we may not be able to leave him alone in this series. Even if it is not a director, it has to be a producer. He has already found a good position for himself, and he is very smart."

"It seems to be very planned." Lyman smiled.

"Do you want to set up a project? If you continue to push down... I think it will be difficult."

"Let's be sure." Lyman waved his hand, "He can make comments on the casting, but he has to get our approval. Promise this, he is the producer and director of this project. In addition, call Bradley Cooper. Come on, if the schedule changes, tell Fox TV to postpone the filming of the second season of Diaosi Men for a little while." First release https://https://

"Okay." Joseph nodded.